In the West, instant ramen is typically thought to be a simple and cheap filler meal reserved  for broke college students. Of course, in Japan, ramen is a legit dish that takes a lot of time and effort to prepare – but the instant stuff is no slouch either! The Land of the Rising Sun...

source Japan is home to all sorts of innovative snacks and beverages – but no drink is more widely loved by the Japanese – both young and old – than Calpis. Its name comes from a combination of the essential mineral “calcium” and the sanskrit word “sarpis” – meaning “best taste”. “Calpis” doesn’t exactly roll...

Source Vending machines are an iconic part of daily life in Japan. While there’s sure to be a vending machine on every street corner in Tokyo, in even the most rural areas of the country, you’re never too far away from a cold – or hot – beverage.  That’s right! Unlike most western countries, in...

Source In a world full of turmoil and chaos, there are few absolute truths that we can always count on. Grass is green, the sky is blue, water is wet and tastes like yogurt…wait, what?  That’s right, because Japan can’t seem to leave well enough alone, not even the foundation of life itself – water...

Source Every country has its own, unique culinary traditions and unique dishes to serve the world. In Japan, you can find lots of uniquely delicious foods such as tempura, yakitori, okonomiyaki, miso soup, Japanese style curry, etc. One dish beloved by locals, but less commonly known abroad, is natto. Visually speaking, natto can be intimidating....

source Here in Tokyo, the winter weather is out in full force – and baby, it’s cold outside! At TokyoTreat, we’re always thinking of ways we can warm up – and fill our bellies!  In Japan, one of the most common – and delicious – wintertime treats is oden (おでん), which is just one of...